sŵn

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Welsh

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Middle English soun (“sound”).[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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sŵn m (plural synau, not mutable)

  1. sound, noise

Usage notes

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The word sŵn refers to a general "sound" or "noise" whereas the word sain refers to "sound" or "audio" in a more technical context.

Derived terms

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  • swnian (“to complain”)
  • swnio (“to sound; to complain”)

References

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  1. ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sŵn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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